I'll let you in on a secret: This was my first Way Out West Fest! So while I didn't get to enjoy it how I traditionally would any festival, (walking around, shopping, eating, waiting in lines, etc), I had a blast! I started first with a meet & greet with my "bestie" Kassi Ashton who performed later that day leading up to Billy Currington. She actually recognized me!
After that I had to run off to start my MCing. It took me a minute in the beginning to get into the flow of it, (I had never even seen, let alone been a part of, a drink competition), but I got it quick and the crowd was great! I got to meet a lot of great bartenders and judges, taste different margaritas, (off the clock lol), and be a part of the WOW Fest in a big way! The best part? My "bestie" KASSI ASHTON showed up as a guest judge during the 3rd heat! I was fangirling and didn't care, (go look on my social media, I have video proof). She approved of my calling her my bestie btw...
Congrats to the 2024 WOW Margarita Champ "Hush Hush" with their creamy, sweet margarita. 2nd place was Independent Nation, 3rd was Gasoline Rays and 4th was The Overpour, (who actually had cheesecake in their margarita)!
After the competition I got to experience VIP. I'm not a big drinker so I didn't use any of my drink tickets but I did get to enjoy Billy Currington from one of their couches with my Liquid Death water. Being social takes a lot of energy out of me so I was glad to just chill and enjoy the music. The only thing I wish I could have done was been able to shop for something blingy, but I had no energy left. I certainly got my steps in that day! Shout out to my husband Angel and cousin Sol for being my cheer squad. Looking forward to next year's WOW Fest!